Extends killed in line of duty benefits to those deceased from COVID-19 in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts S1688 extends killed in line of duty benefits to employees who died from COVID-19. This includes those who were required to work during the state of emergency and contracted the virus, leading to hospitalization, quarantine, or death. Eligible employees include those of the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions. The bill presumes their medical condition or incapacity to work is work-related.
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